I don't usually buy school pictures, but one pose I ordered for our older three children was a kindergarten cap and gown photo. Somehow I missed this opportunity during Emma's kindergarten year, so we used Carson's old cap and gown for a little graduation photo shoot of our own. And it turns out I love the poses I got so much more than the school pictures I ordered for the older three. Here is my favorite shot of our final kindergarten graduate.
Emma Lawrence Lester, Kindergarten 2011-12
Wetumpka Elementary School
I wanted to capture photos of our kindergarten graduate so we could continue a family tradition.
I framed a photo of each little graduate and had them sign the mat with a permanent marker. I treasure each one's little signature, as well as their smiling faces in cap and gown.
Of course, with Emma, to get a little serious you will have to get a lot of silly. But I wouldn't have it any other way! Here are a few of my favorites from our graduation shoot.
Oh, how I love that girl!
Joe and I can hardly believe all four of our children have graduated kindergarten. Having four children within six years, for a long time it seemed we would always have preschoolers. But how fast they grow!
“Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You're off to Great Places!
You're off and away!”
~ Dr. Seuss
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Even though they won't stay little, I will always keep a little part of my kindergarten graduates in my heart.
“You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So ... get on your way!”
~ Dr. Seuss
